HPWA will offer the Mandatory Boating Safety Course in April 2026
by Flemming Christensen Boating Safety Certification required ALL operators of boats and personal watercraft (pwc) in Massachusetts must now obtain a … Read Full Article
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Principles and Guidelines for River Herring Counting Programs
Presentation by John Sheppard Join the Herring Pond Watershed Association and Wildlands Trust in hosting John Sheppard, Division of Marine … Read Full Article
Intern Creates Comassakumkanut Quiz Trail
by Tess Goldmann Over the years, HPWA has been lucky to have many students volunteer their time to help with … Read Full Article
President’s Letter March 2026
by Don Williams The busy season for the Herring Ponds Watershed Association is about to start. We will have a … Read Full Article
Report of the 2025 Nominating Committee
At our upcoming Annual meeting on August 20th at 7pm at the Little Red Schoolhouse, our Association Membership will be … Read Full Article
The Annual 4th of July Boat Parade Was a Huge Success
by Geri Williams At least 17 boats participated in the Annual 4th of July Herring Pond Boat Parade restarted by … Read Full Article
Geri’s Gardening Tips August 2025
August brings on the abundant fruits of our efforts in our vegetable garden. Nothing beats the taste of a garden … Read Full Article
Invasive Pond Weeds – Identification and Prevention
by Sara Grady, PhD Aquatic invasive species, particularly invasive pond weeds, are a concern for many lake and pond groups. … Read Full Article
Water Quality Report August 2025
The first sampling of the Great Herring Pond Beaches for E. coli in late June showed little bacterial contamination, assuring … Read Full Article
President’s Letter August 2025
Have you ever seen a field full of fireflies? Have you watched the fireworks over Great Herring Pond on the … Read Full Article